Microsoft releases fixes for 21 vulnerabilities

Computer World reports that in one of the largest security updates since moving to
a monthly patch release cycle, Microsoft Corp. today issued 12
bulletins detailing fixes for 21 separate vulnerabilities in a wide
range of products.

Eight of the bulletins and 12 of the vulnerabilities
were rated "critical" by the company. Three bulletins detailed fixes
for "important" flaws, while one described a flaw of moderate severity.
The vulnerabilities disclosed today affect several Microsoft products,
including Internet Explorer (IE), Windows Media Player, Microsoft
Outlook and PowerPoint.